Well yesterday was kind of a sad day for must of us Chelsea Supporters, but it was a day most of us saw coming nonetheless. On Monday, the strong rumor was that Didier Drogba had opted to leave Chelsea when his contract expired at the end of June. Late Monday night, USA time, those rumors were walked back a bit. However yesterday the Blues confirmed that the star of the Champions League final was definitely leaving after eight years at Stamford Bridge.
Drogba had this to say on Chelsea's website:
"It has been a very difficult decision for me to make and I am very proud of what we have achieved, but the time is right for a new challenge for me.
"As a team we have accomplished so much and have won every single trophy possible.
"Saturday was a very special moment for everyone at the club and for all the fans, and I am very proud to have played my part in bringing many trophies to this club, which has been my home for the last eight years.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the club especially [owner] Roman [Abramovich] and my team-mates, many of whom have become very close friends and will be my friends for life.
"I would also like to say a very special thank you to the Chelsea fans who have shown me so much love and support over the years.
"I wish the club all the best and continued success for the future - you will always be in my heart.''
Drogba appeared in 341 games for Chelsea, scoring 157 goals and winning 10 trophies. Despite the fact that MLS continues to clamor about the possibility of Drogs coming to the USA, most of the rumors say he'll be headed for a big pay day in China.
I would personally like to thank Didier Drogba as a Chelsea FC fan. He's provided so man of my memorable moments in sport over recent years, and I'll never forget him! Thanks Drogs!
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